What is the Impact Factor of Surface Science Spectra?

According to the latest Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR), the Journal Impact Factor of Surface Science Spectra is 1.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI).

Is Surface Science Spectra indexed in Web of Science or Scopus?

Yes, Surface Science Spectra is indexed in Web of Science (ESCI, Q4 quartile). Furthermore, in Scopus (SCImago), it holds an SJR rating of 0.420 (Q2) and an H-index of 40.

Who publishes Surface Science Spectra and what is the Article Processing Charge (APC)?

Surface Science Spectra is published by American Institute of Physics. The estimated Article Processing Charge (APC) is approximately $2,818 USD, subject to institutional waivers and corresponding author affiliations.

WoS ESCI Q4Scopus Q2SCImago #13,691Hybrid

Surface Science Spectra

Identifier (ISSN):1055-5269(Print)/1520-8575(Online)

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Publisher:American Institute of Physics

Clarivate JCR Index Advisory: Active (ESCI)

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Clarivate IF (2026)

1.4↓ -0.2

Journal Impact Factor

IF Trend↓

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JCR Release Date: 2026-06-17

Impact Factor Trend (2023–2026)

Clarivate IF trend for Surface Science Spectra

WoS Q4

Annual Impact Factor Metric

Current (2026):1.4

Scopus SJR & RankScopus Q2

0.42

#13,691

SCImago Journal Rank citation prestige weighting

Scopus Year: 2025

H-Index (2025)

40 papers with at least that number of citations each

WoS: ESCIQ4

Self-Citation Rate37.5%

Safe Level (< 15%)Warning Level (> 20%)

Self-citation below 15% indicates strong scholarly independence.

Volume & Open AccessHybrid

16articles/year

24.62% Gold OA•100% Original Research

Aims & Scope

Surface Science Spectra (ISSN: 1055-5269) is a peer-reviewed international scholarly journal in the field of PHYSICS, published by American Institute of Physics in United States. The periodical holds a Journal Impact Factor (JIF) of 1.40, ranking in quartile Q4 of Web of Science (ESCI), a Scopus SJR indicator of 0.420 (Q2), an H-index of 40.

Topics Covered (Recognized by AI)

Physics99.4%Materials science97.5%Engineering96.4%Chemical engineering95.4%Nuclear magnetic resonance95%X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy93.9%Chemistry93.9%Organic chemistry91.1%Quantum mechanics79.9%Environmental chemistry74.6%Chromatography73.2%Analytical Chemistry (journal)72.6%Metallurgy53.8%Composite material49%Astronomy46%Biology41.8%Spectral line39.5%Optics37.6%Nanotechnology36.1%Nuclear physics35.1%Optoelectronics25.7%Atomic physics23.4%Geography23%Geology20.8%Biochemistry20.7%

Primary Research Areas

Physics Condensed Matter

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Calls for Papers

No active Calls for Papers found for this journal.

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WoS Categories & Quartiles

Detailed JCR / JCI category rankings and quartile breakdown from Clarivate

Clarivate JCR & JCI

JCRESCI2026

PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER

Rank64/81

IndexESCI

JCIESCI2026

PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER

Rank67/81

IndexESCI

Category	Index	Rank	Quartile
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCRESCI	64/81	Q4
PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER	JCIESCI	67/81	Q4

Annual Historical Statistics & Publications

Track annual publication volume, total citations, and Impact Factor evolution

12 year

2026Latest

IF1.4

Articles / Year20

Total Citations3

2025

IF1.6

Articles / Year36

Total Citations61

2024

IF1.6

Articles / Year45

Total Citations124

2023

IF1.3

Articles / Year51

Total Citations227

2022

IF—

Articles / Year37

Total Citations161

Year	Impact Factor	Articles / Year	Total Citations
2026	1.4	20	3
2025	1.6	36	61
2024	1.6	45	124
2023	1.3	51	227
2022	—	37	161
2021	—	18	178
2020	—	46	433
2019	—	51	670
2018	—	13	222
2017	—	25	173
2016	—	18	120
2015	—	13	122

SCImago & Scopus Journal Intelligence

Global SCImago ranking, SJR prestige index, Scopus coverage, and societal policy impact

Rank #13,691Scopus Q2SCImago Profile

Scopus Coverage:1992-1994, 1996, 1998-2026

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Scopus Broad Areas:Materials SciencePhysics and Astronomy

Scopus Citation Rank (SJR)Q2

0.42

Weighted prestige citation metric per document indexed in the Scopus database.

Quartile: Scopus Q2

Citations / Doc (2 years)

1.32

Average citations received per document published in the 2-year window.

2-Year Citation Window

Estimated Publication Fee (APC)

$2,818 USD

Estimated Article Processing Charge for Open Access publication.

Estimated cost / article

Scopus 3-Year Publication & Citation Window

3-Year Citations153

3-Year Documents131

Citable Documents129

Aggregated from Scopus database across the 3-year SJR evaluation window.

Societal Impact & Inclusivity (SCImago)

Policy Citations (Overton)0

Citations in government and international policy documents

Female Author Rate31.3%

Percentage of female authors published in the journal

Real-world societal policy reach and author gender diversity tracked by SCImago.

Scopus Subject Categories

Condensed Matter PhysicsQ2

Surfaces, Coatings and FilmsQ2

Surfaces and InterfacesQ3

Academic Metric Intelligence

Journal Metrics & Citation Visualizations

Total Cites vs Self-Cites

Evaluation of scholarly independence and citation reach

Total citations steady growth

Self-citation: 37.5%

Citations per Document

Citation metric windows across 2, 3, and 4 years

Cites / Doc (4 years)Cites / Doc (3 years)Cites / Doc (2 years)

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) Classification

Major / minor zone classification and CAS Early Warning List history

Major Category (Broad Field):

4区 (Zone 4)Physics & Astrophysics

Minor Category (Specific Field):

4区PHYSICS, CONDENSED MATTER

CAS Early Warning List History:

Updated annually: 2020 – 2024

2020

Not warned

2021

Not warned

2022

Not warned

2023

Not warned

2024

Not warned

Academic Intelligence Overview & Context

ImpaQ Analysis

The journal enforces rigorous peer evaluation with an annual output of approximately 16 scientific articles. In terms of accessibility and author fees, it operates under the Hybrid model with an estimated APC of $2,818 USD. It serves as a benchmark publication platform for academics, researchers, and doctoral candidates seeking global research visibility.